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Nicki Minaj Says Wendy Williams Is Demonic And Pokes At TV Host’s Failed Marriage

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(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj has labeled Wendy Williams “demonic” and “vicious” in an agitated tirade after the TV personality ridiculed her husband Kenneth Petty.

The rapper married Petty last month, but Williams made it obvious she’s not a fan of the union on her “The Wendy Williams Show” two days after they wed.

“Now, he served seven years in prison and he’s also a sex offender,” Wendy Williams said, referring to his time served for attempted rape and first-degree manslaughter in connection to a shooting.

“So that means that he… is a manslaughter a killer? Okay. So, he’s a killer and a sex offender… Well Nicki, congratulations,” Wendy continued.

But “Megatron” star Nicki Minaj was less than impressed by the host’s harsh character assassination, firing back on her Queen Radio show:

“It’s not about doing your job. There are people who report the news and there are people who do it with an evil intent in their heart, viciousness. And I pray for you because I know you’re hurting and I know you must be sick and humiliated,” Nicki said.

The star continued: “I didn’t know that in our society, you have to be plagued by your past. I didn’t know that people can’t turn over a new leaf. I didn’t know that your viciousness and evilness was this deep-rooted.”

Nicki then aimed at Wendy’s busted marriage with Kevin Hunter, adding: “When a women isn’t really being loved at home, the viciousness is a different type. So I really wanted to pray for you today, because look at where you are now in your life.

“But you are demonic, and that’s why this stuff unfolded. If I were you, I would go and pray, ask for forgiveness. You can report the news — people do it all the time — without the level of viciousness and trying to play dumb and doing all this nonsense.”

EXCLUSIVE: Feds Seize Rapper Ralo’s Jewelry Collection

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(AllHipHop News) The Feds continue to target Atlanta rapper Ralo.

A few weeks ago, prosecutors with the United States government asked a judge to let them seize his pricey jewelry collection.

The rapper amassed millions in diamond necklaces, diamond rings, and Rolex watches.

The DEA claims the flashy jewels are the fruits of Ralo’s multimillion-dollar drug empire in Atlanta.

In April of 2019, Ralo was booked on a felony count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. He has pleaded not guilty.

The Famerica founder allegedly tried to smuggle almost $2 million worth of pot on a private plane.

The bust was the culmination of a two-year investigation that kicked off in 2017.

The cops found over 520 pounds of marijuana worth $1 million in a vehicle near the Fulton County Airport.

The Feds also snagged another shipment from another private plane in April, which was hauling over 444 pounds of marijuana worth $840,000.

Shortly after his arrest, the government started seizing millions of dollars and assets Ralo had acquired.

The feds went after 20 apartment units five other properties the 23-year-old had acquired.

They also confiscated two Lamborghinis, a Corvette, two Dodge Chargers and four other vehicles.

And now the government has Ralo’s jewelry collection.

a. One Rolex President white gold watch with diamond pave setting;

b. One white gold necklace with “Famerica” diamond pendant;

c. One white gold “dog bone Ralo” diamond pendant;

d. One white gold Avianne diamond pendant;

e. One white gold “BMG” diamond pendant;

f. One white gold diamond tennis necklace with 120 diamonds;

g. One white gold diamond tennis necklace with 96 diamonds;

h. One white gold ring with 34 diamonds;

i. One pair of white gold diamond cluster earrings;

j. One white gold diamond “Allah” pendant;

k. One white gold grill with diamonds weighing 5.00 carats;

l. One white gold grill with diamonds weighing 8.00 carats;

m. One white gold three-row diamond bracelet.

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Kanye West’s Brunch Turns To Junk!

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) One of the best ways to get Black people on your side has been through the church. I don’t know all the in’s and out’s but we know that a nice donations gets you God’s favor in the church. Kanye is no stranger to religious imagery but this is a different scenario. He is directly working through churches. And the results have been very mixed – to say THE LEAST.

Kanye’s “Brunchella” in Baton Rouge is making the social media rounds these days and Yeezus is getting roasted for it. 

A woman named Kimberly Kinchen made that showed this stank plate of food! 

Not only does it look nasty, Kim says the brunch buffet was cold and asked for her 1st Sunday Bread Back! Why? She says she paid $54.66 for a ticket to Kanye West’s “Sunday Service” and that included the brunch. There were thousands of fans out Friday evening to see West at Bethany Church. The rapper performed several songs from his new album Jesus is King and he did it all in front of an 80-piece chorus and band, according to local reports. 

I have to give him his credit. He still is a friend and a supporter of a racist, xenophobic White supremacist and YET…still get people of color’s support.

Kanye West is really causing a stir over a Fyre Festival looking lunch! In his defense, he probably had nothing to do with it, but we are going to blame him anyway.

Ya’ll Better Leave Remy And Pap’s Baby Alone!

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(AllHipHop Rumors) Remy Ma and Pap are the American Dream. Some may disagree, but they have overcome tremendous odds to get get to this point and I know that God has blessed them? Why? ReminisceMacKenzieMackie!

Their bundle of joy aka The Golden Child is getting big so fast! They are also very public with her and therefore creepy people and clout chasers are going to show up. And that brings us to where we are now. First of all, take a look at this beautiful baby!  

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Now, here is what happened. Somebody decides it was a good idea to approach this Hip-Hop family with a camera in hand and video them as they get out of their car. Remy has a particularly visceral response and immediately goes to protect her princess. 

Check it out.

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Remy knows she cannot have any sort of legal infractions or it could result in harsh penalties. I am thinking people just don’t GAF anymore about their fellow humans. They are just cool with these types of violations. having a permanent weed roller is a good person to have on deck to slap the ish out of somebody that violates. That would slow folks down a bit. 

Here is what Remy had to say about the matter.

And on top of that, Remy says that the person called their child ugly, which is false and unacceptable! 

Leave people and their kids alone! You broke azz fake TMZ!

Nicki Minaj Addresses Husband’s Attempted Rape Conviction On Queen Radio

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Nick Minaj is defending her man all the way down to the core.

If you follow the Queen Barbie in any light, you’d see she’s head over heels in love with her new husband Kenny Petty.

In addition to getting married, the two lovebirds have been inseparable, even dressing up as The Joker and Harley Quinn for Halloween.

But when it comes to Petty’s past, Nicki is all the way into clearing his name.

Kenneth Petty has had some legal history, after serving 7 years for manslaughter. Before that, a 15-year-old Kenny did a four-year bid for first degree attempted rape.

Taking to Queen Radio to air her thoughts, Nicki claimed Kenneth Petty was falsely accused regarding that crime, adding that the accuser wanted to recant.

She states, “And when the alleged accuser wrote a letter to the judge asking to recant the statements, she was told that she would go to jail for 90 days, allegedly, if she recants the statement.”

Nicki adds that Petty didn’t have enough money for bail.

“Because when you are in the hood at 15, you don’t have that kind of money and neither does your family,” 

Kanye West Takes Sunday Service To Baton Rouge

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(AllHipHop News) Kanye West finally unleashed his highly-anticipated album Jesus Is King, leaving Ye fans satisfied and praising the Lord.

After a successful screening of the project’s coinciding IMAX film at The Forum in Los Angeles, and a full-blown Sunday Service at the same venue on Sunday, the Chicago native turned his focus to Baton Rouge.

On Friday night, Ye brought his traveling Sunday Service program to Bethany Church, which caused much ruckus in the city.

The sold-out event, which cost $49.99 to get in, took place in the shadow of the Church’s three huge crosses over Interstate 10.

As always, Sunday Service featured dozens of singers and musicians in the choir, joining West on stage for both traditional gospel songs and re-interpretations of some of his greatest hits. 

He also had some special guests courtesy of his kids, North and Saint. 

This comes in perfect timing with his ninth studio album Jesus Is King still fresh to listeners’ ears.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Still Got A Man!

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) Meg Thee Stallion is my new girlfriend in my head. The only issue is a gentleman named Moneybagg Yo! He seems to be dating my girlfriend! 

Last week, there were rumors that Meg and Moneybagg had broken up over his alleged infidelity. The rumors went so far that they say he got a stripper pregnant. After that, Meg sent some subliminal shots over social media and he apparently deleted all her pictures off of his IG. 

Guess what? They are not broken up at all. They are still together, which has caused my heart to sink into my foot. However, the hater in my does not stop the fact that Moneybagg Yo addressed the rumors straight up on his social media. “All the money in the world can’t control all of these rumors. Ain’t no stripper in the world dat can say they f### wit me or having my baby. Stop wit da Capp!!” I guess I need to stop hating and wish them well. That dude is a lucky one! 

That did not stop Megan from continuing to live her best life. She has not commented on any of this so…maybe there is hope for us haters. LOL!!

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Fetty Wap Pleads Not Guilty To Hitting Valet In Vegas

By: Shirley Ju Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Whew, looks like Fetty Wap is opting to fight assault charges in Las Vegas.

On Thursday, the New Jersey native plead not guilty in court after punching a security guard in Las Vegas at the beginning of September.

On September 1, a security officer arrived on the scene at the Mirage Hotel and Casino after being called to the valet area at 6:10 am to “break up a fight.”

Once he arrived, Fetty Wap, real name Willie Maxwell II allegedly punched him three times.

He was arrested two hours at 8:30 am on September 1st at 3400 Las Vegas Blvd on the Las Vegas strip, but released from custody the same day on his own recognizance.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan police stated he had three battery charges for the three employees he allegedly hit.

According to Las Vegas Justice Court online records, the “Trap Queen” rapper plead not guilty to one misdemeanor count of battery during his arraignment.

As far as his music career, the show continues — with Fetty Wap showing no signs of disturbance on his social media pages. 

John Witherspoon Celebration Of Life Slated For Tuesday In Los Angeles

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(AllHipHop News) Earlier this week, we lost a gem in the film industry: John Witherspoon.

The Detroit native passed away suddenly inside his home at the age of 77-year- old and is survived by his wife and two sons.

The comedian and actor is most notably known for his work in movies “The Boondocks,” “Hollywood Shuffle,” “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka,” “House Party,” “Boomerang,” “Soul Plane,” and the “Friday” series.

Now, we celebrate his life.

On Tuesday, November 5th at 12 pm PST, Witherspoon will be celebrated at the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Mortuary, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, in Los Angeles.

The flier asks guests to not wear black, as this is a celebration of the positivity this man exuded during his time on earth.

It states “Join us to celebrate the life of the incomparable John Witherspoon. Come ready to share memories, sing, dance, and laugh the only way John could make us do.”

The fine print at the bottom states, “Comes dressed to impress… as John would say: ‘you Gotta Coordinate’.”

Witherspoon’s family confirmed his death by posting to his Twitter account:

“It is with the deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today at his home in Sherman Oaks at the age of 77,” Witherspoon’s family said in a statement to Deadline. “He is survived by his wife Angela, and his sons JD, Alexander, and a large family. We are all in shock, please give us a minute for a moment in privacy and we will celebrate his life and his work together. John used to say ‘I’m no big deal’, but he was a huge deal to us.”

Did Drugs Cause Famous Dex’s Seizure?

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) There is so much to say about Famous Dex. I know that the AllHipHop edit staff was trying to interview him, but he was allegedly beating up his girlfriend in that time frame. It was a bad time overall so it never happened. And then there were the rumors of drug use, which bring us to this moment.

He was performing early Friday when he just started to spazz at 1 OAK in Hollywood. When it happened, he started to shake violently until the point where people had to hold his arms and legs down. Here is the video:

Well, we all know that Famous Dex has a rep. At the time of this writing, it is unclear if the 26-year old rapper went to the hospital or not. Back in April of this year, he announced publically that he’s no longer messing with Xanax or Lean! Of course, you know that was the first thing people ran with when he had that seizure. Also, I would wonder why he wouldn’t get and get some real medical attention. 

I hope he gets the help he needs.

EXCLUSIVE: Mac Miller’s Alleged Drug Dealers Plead For More Time To Come Up With A Defense For Rapper’s Death

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: Exclusives
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(AllHipHop News) A trio of men who sold Mac Miller the drugs that killed him are asking a judge to postpone their trials.

Lawyers for Cameron Pettit, Ryan Reavis, and Stephen “Stevie” Walter are seeking to have their trials pushed back until 2020.

Pettit’s trial was supposed to kick off on November 26th, while Reavis was supposed to start his trial on December 17th.

Walter has yet to be arraigned, thanks to a medical quarantine, which banned the transfers of inmates from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in San Diego, where he is currently incarcerated.

Each defendant insists they have not had enough time to properly form their respective defenses.

“Defense counsel represents that failure to grant the continuance would deny them reasonable time necessary for effective preparation, taking into account the exercise of due diligence. Defendants believe that failure to grant the continuance will deny them continuity of counsel and adequate representation,” according to a joint letter the defendant’s lawyers wrote to the court obtained by AllHipHop.

Mac Miller died on September 7, 2018, after he snorted counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl.

Police recovered his cell phone and an investigation led them to Pettit, Reavis, and Walter.

Cameron Pettit was the first man to be arrested in connection with Mac Miller’s death. He was caught in L.A. on September 4th and held without bail.

Ryan Reavis was rounded up on September 23rd by DEA agents in Lake Havasu, Nevada, the same day the Feds took down Stevie Walter in Los Angeles.

Pettit, Reavis, and Walter are charged with Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Death and Conspiracy to

Distribute Controlled Substances Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury

and Death).

Walter is charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition after police raided his house and found drugs and ammunition.

If a judge signs off on all three of their requests, Cameron Pettit, Ryan Reavis, and Stevie Walter will stand trial for Mac Miller’s death on September 29, 2020.

All three of the defendants are joined for trial and a severance has not

been granted.

Beyonce’s Team Casting In The UK For Brand New Video

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(AllHipHop News) Beyonce has reportedly put out a casting call for “black and brown people of all backgrounds” to appear in her new music video, which is being filmed on several South London estates.

The star, 38, who is filming the visual for “Brown Skin Girl,” taken from her latest release “The Lion King: The Gift,” has chosen to shoot at several locations in Catford and Thamesmead.

Members of her team were spotted near the local prison HM Prison Thameside.

Beyonce’s casting team reportedly called for “black and brown people of different cultures, nationalities, ethnicities, genders, and ages” to step forward for the shoot.

The clip is being directed by Jenn Nkiru, who helmed the visual for her collaboration with husband Jay-Z “Apes##t.”

“Brown Skin Girl” also features SAINt JHN, Wizkid, and Beyonce’s seven-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.

Bantu & Dr Chaii Travel To Dubai In “DiCaprio” Visual

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Bantu and Dr Chaii are back with a brand new visual for their fans. 

Both hailing from Zimbabwe but now based in Los Angeles, the dynamic duo has been dubbed the African Rae Sremmurd, with their own unique vibrant personalities. 

Now, they unleash the official music video for their most recent single titled “DiCaprio.”

Both equally talented in their production and pen game, Chaii’s catalog includes producing Chris Brown’s “Questions” and Sean Paul and Dua Lipa’s “No Lie.” Both have collaborated on Camila Cabello and J Balvin’s “Hey Ma.”

“DiCaprio” featuring Bipolar Sunshine serves as the second single and video from Bantu and Dr. Chaii’s forthcoming collaborative EP, Coming to America, Vol. 1, slated to arrive top of 2020. Directed by Bantu and JD2, the light-hearted clip sees the duo transporting from a backyard chess game to a cinematic desert holiday in Dubai. The exciting day is filled with camel rides, ATVs, fashion-forward outfits, and yachts.

This song serves as the soundtrack to your next vacation, no matter the location.

Snoop Dogg Call For Minority Clause In Booming Marijuana Business

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(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg has called on lawmakers in the U.S. to consider a “minority clause” as the country moves towards legalizing marijuana.

The medical use of cannabis is legalized with a doctor’s recommendation in 33 states across America, while recreational use is currently legal in 11 jurisdictions, including California, Washington, and Illinois.

As many states consider the move to legality, rapper Snoop – who is known for his love of cannabis – would like legislation put in place to ensure everyone has access to the drug, so it’s not based on wealth and privilege.

“I think there should be some sort of minority clause, the way that they do in sports with the NBA and the NFL, where they make certain rules where the minority has to get the first dibs,” the star, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., said during a Revolt Summit panel in Los Angeles. “Like, you gotta be somebody of color or somebody from that community to get first in action and then the rest of you motherf##kers with money get action. Because it shouldn’t be based on no money.”

The “Drop It Like It’s Hot”.star’s comments come after he revealed last month he hires a “professional blunt roller” to ensure he and his guests are supplied with joints throughout the day.

Travis Scott Too Injured To Play Las Vegas Festival

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(AllHipHop News) Travis Scott has pulled the plug on a festival set in Las Vegas to focus on his recovery from a knee injury.

The rapper suffered a dislocated knee after landing awkwardly during his show at the Rolling Loud Fest in New York, and he’s still not back on his feet.

He has axed his Day N Vegas headlining set at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds this weekend.

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“TO ALL RAGERS AT @DayNVegas2019 IM SORRY THAT I CANT PULL UP BUT I PROMISE TO BE BACK SO SOON ON GANG (sic),” he tweeted on Thursday.

Future x Metro Boomin will now fill his slot on Saturday night.

J Cole will headline Friday night’s festivities and Kendrick Lamar will wrap up the festival on Sunday.

Missy Elliott Discusses Her Creative Process On ‘The Read With Kid Furry & Crissle’ [VIDEO]

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) When Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott was presented with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, the living legend thanked Kid Fury and Crissle during her acceptance speech. That’s because the two popular podcasters were instrumental in Missy getting that special recognition.

Additionally, Kid Fury and Crissle got the chance to show love to Miss E in person when she stopped by The Read on Fuse. This week’s episode features Elliott discussing her process for writing music, creating concepts, and more. The television show’s hosts also honor the four-time Grammy winner with the “Missy Elliott Annex” and the “Missy’s Things Award Show.”

“When I create, I go in the studio and make sure that I say things that I can show visually,” says Missy in a sneak peek clip of The Read provided to AllHipHop. “I don’t just aim to make records that end up on the charts. I got to be able to see it visually.”

Throughout her three-decade career, Missy has wowed viewers with groundbreaking visuals for songs such as “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” “Work It,” “Lose Control,” and “Get Ur Freak On.” The latter hit’s music video was particularly memorable for celebrity cameos, saliva, and a crystal chandelier.

“‘Get Ur Freak On’ – I was like, ‘Yo, I feel like I want to hang from a chandelier,” the Atlantic recording artist tells Crissle and Kid Fury. “They were like, ‘Okay, no problem. Coming up.’ They bring in a little chandelier. I’m like, ‘No, I’m talking about a huge chandelier that I want to hang from.’ It’s always crazy stuff.”

Missy’s innovative aesthetic was supported by fellow iconic visionaries Hype Williams and Dave Meyers. Those respective directors were behind the lens for several of her most notable videos that dominated MTV and BET in the 1990s and 2000s. Fast forward to present-day and Misdemeanor is still leaving her mark on YouTube in the 2010s.

Just this year, Missy let loose Iconology which has been accompanied by seeables for “Throw It Back” (16 million views) and “DripDemeanor” (3 million views). Iconology was met with favorable reviews from critics. The 5-track EP joins a critically-acclaimed catalog that also includes the full-length projects Supa Dupa Fly, Da Real World, Miss E… So Addictive, Under Construction, This Is Not a Test!, and The Cookbook.

The Read With Kid Furry & Crissle episode featuring Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott is scheduled to air November 1 at 11 pm on Fuse. Previous installments of the talk show are available for streaming at fuse.tv.

YG Sorry For Getting Drunk And Two-Timing Girlfriend Kehlani

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(AllHipHop News) Rapper YG has pledged his love for girlfriend Kehlani after a video emerged which appeared to show him kissing another woman.

The Shade Room shared a video and images of the “Who Do You Love” rapper leaving Los Angeles’ Poppy Nightclub late on Wednesday night.

In the short clip, the star, who can be seen sitting in the passenger seat of a red sports car as it’s parked at the curb, chats to a woman in a silky kimono as she crouches down by the vehicle.

As the video progresses, it appears as though the pair are making out, judging by the angle of the rapper and his new pal.

The woman’s friend can also be heard telling her to “wrap this s##t up,” although the pair’s responses are inaudible.

Following the publication of the video and images, YG took to Instagram to respond to the cheating allegations, writing: “I love Kehlani. I would never.”

However, a representative for the star later said in a statement to he’d been caught in a “drunken moment” that he regrets.

“He was drunk, got carried away and it was very regretful for putting himself in that situation and hurting Kehlani,” the statement read. “He has no romantic connection to the girl, just a drunken moment carried away.”

According to sources, Kehlani, who has yet to publicly respond to the situation, is planning to forgive YG following his indiscretion and move on with their relationship.

Kehlani and YG confirmed they were a couple in September, as they stepped out together at New York Fashion Week.

Big Boi, T.I., Ludacris & More Deconstruct OutKast’s ‘Elevators” On ‘Songs That Shook America’

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(AllHipHop News) Sunday night’s episode of the Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America documentary series will breakdown OutKast’s “Elevators (Me & You).” The classic record was one of Big Boi and André 3000’s earliest Billboard hits.

Big Boi and fellow Atlanta-bred Hip Hop representatives T.I., Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, and Greg Street will appear on the AMC program. La La Anthony, Pharrell Williams, and other influential cultural figures also revisit the impact of “Elevators” for Songs That Shook America.

“Elevators (Me & You)” was released as the lead single for OutKast’s second studio album ATLiens in 1996. The self-produced record peaked at #12 on the Hot 100, becoming the Dungeon Family duo’s highest-charting song at the time.

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America is part of AMC’s Visionaries series from Jigsaw Productions. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of The Roots, along with Oscar-winning documentary director Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side), serve as the show’s executive producers.

“Elevators: 1996” is scheduled to air on November 3 at 12 am ET/CT. Other episodes of Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America cover Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright,” and Run-DMC’s “Rock Box.”

Jon Connor Announces All Varsity Music Group, Drops “Homicide” Freestyle

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(AllHipHop News) At one point, Jon Connor was primed to be the next breakout star out of the Midwest. The Flint, Michigan native was named a 2014 XXL Freshmen, and he was signed to Andre “Dr. Dre” Young’s Aftermath Entertainment.

However, while under the tutelage of Dr. Dre, Connor did not release a body of work. It has actually been three years since the rapper dropped any tunes at all. Connor is finally back with new music. He tackled the beat for Logic and Eminem’s “Homicide” single. 

“I wanted to get back to the vibe that captivated my audience,” says Connor. “I gained my fanbase from feeding the streets with content that showcased my lyrical ability. What captivated them was how hard I was going. And I wanted fans to know that, after all these years and throughout my journey, I still give a f*ck about MC-ing.”

After contributing to Dre’s 2015 album Compton, Jon Connor parted ways with Aftermath earlier this year. The 34-year-old rhymer/producer is now focusing on an independent movement under a new imprint called All Varsity Music Group.

“The name actually goes back to high school,” explains Connor. “All Varsity was my crew’s name when I first started getting into music. So the name takes me back to the essence; it reminds me of why I started on this journey.”

All Varsity Music Group will be home to Connor’s forthcoming full-length project which is due out in 2020 as well as music from other acts. The company is also producing a docuseries that will provide insight into the AVMG founder’s career with never before seen footage.

“After this hiatus, I no longer take being able to share my talents with the fans for granted,” adds the Unconscious State maker. “That’s why it’s so important for me to showcase the full spectrum of what I do as both a lyricist and a musician.”